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Doron Lamb: stepping out of Kentucky shadows into NBA Draft

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The top six players off the Kentucky Wildcats National Championship winning team will be among those taken in the 2012 NBA Draft.  That includes the sharpshooting Doron Lamb.  While he won't hear his name called early in the lottery like former teammates Anthony Davis or Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, or even in the mid-first round like Terrence Jones or Marquis Teague; Lamb is … [Read more...] about Doron Lamb: stepping out of Kentucky shadows into NBA Draft

UNC’s Harrison Barnes: going fourth overall to the Cavaliers? (video)

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North Carolina Tar Heels forward Harrison Barnes had a colorful and highly publicized two year college basketball career. He got off to a very rough start as a freshman, and ESPN had some fun with his very early struggles. I asked Roy Williams about it at a postgame media session, and that triggered Roy to go off on this rant against the WWL. Eventually, Barnes lived up to … [Read more...] about UNC’s Harrison Barnes: going fourth overall to the Cavaliers? (video)

Did Baylor’s Quincy Miller make a mistake by entering NBA Draft?

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After initially announcing his intention to return to Baylor for his sophomore season, Quincy Miller had a change of heart and declared for the 2012 NBA Draft.  "At first, I was listening to everybody else's opinion instead my own," Miller admitted at the NBA Draft Combine.  "Ever since I was younger, I just wanted to play in the NBA so I was like I might as well go follow my … [Read more...] about Did Baylor’s Quincy Miller make a mistake by entering NBA Draft?

Can Duke’s Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA?

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Due to his father being a former collegiate All-American, NBA veteran, and title winning head coach; Duke's Austin Rivers has been in the national spotlight for quite some time.  The Blue Devil shooting guard chose to enter the 2012 NBA Draft after just one season in college and carries a heavy burden as he transitions to the next level. … [Read more...] about Can Duke’s Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA?

Can Kansas’ Tyshawn Taylor be a true NBA point guard?

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Tyshawn Taylor helped lead the Kansas Jayhawks to the NCAA National Championship Game this past season.  Though KU lost to Kentucky and fell short of cutting down the nets, a terrific senior season helped propel Taylor to possibly being a first round pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.  One of the biggest questions regarding the Jayhawk floor general is just that; can he be a true … [Read more...] about Can Kansas’ Tyshawn Taylor be a true NBA point guard?

NBA Combine in Chicago: Anthony Davis unites local and national interest

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With the NBA Draft Combine rolling through Chicago this week, you probably saw a ton  of very tall young men strolling down Michigan Avenue. Or at least more near-seven-footers than usual; especially on the Magnificent Mile, where the draft combine's media activities were held. No doubt the star of this year's session is Anthony Davis, the Chicago product who dominated for … [Read more...] about NBA Combine in Chicago: Anthony Davis unites local and national interest

2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/18/12)

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The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class.  Team needs  HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings.  Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report and the team name for a list of off-season needs. (By the … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/18/12)